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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.49, 445.01 and 191.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.49, 445.01 and 191.58 is: 264.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.49 : 445.01 = 191.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.49/445.01 = 191.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.49x = 445.01 × 191.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.49x = 85,254.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,254.06/322.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.37

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